Well done to all of those who competed at BP Pro-Am on Saturday. The standard was very high and it was all a lot of fun. Thanks also to all of the coaches and pros. In the end the winner of BP Pro-Am for 2009 was Frances Ratner. The team to win the final were Frances and Daniel Wilson, and Adam Goodall was named the most improved speaker. A special thanks go to Kathy Scott-Dowell and Ella Edginton for running the day very smoothly.

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BP Pro-Am is a chance for you to brush up on the BP style by being paired with an experienced BP debater for the day. BP Pro-Am is happening this Saturday (12th), and it runs for the whole day, followed by a BYO dinner somewhere delicious (TBC).

If you are interesting in being involved as a amateur debater, please reply to vicdebating@gmail.com by Thursday, 8pm. Late entries will not be accepted. Places are limited so please reply as soon as possible.

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The first ever Debsoc Pro-Am was held today. 16 “ams” took part with 12 rotating “pros.” Thank you very much to the pros who gave up their time to help some newer debaters, and also to the awesome adjudicators – most of whom, like Fiona, Jenna and Sam, have judged at Worlds before. Thanks also to Kathy Scott-Dowell and Emily Bruce for organising it all and keeping the day to a strict and efficient timetable.

The tournament was won by Ben Moore. The most promising speaker was Daniel Jackson.

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BP pro-Am is this Saturday 26th July. It’s at the SUB and will start at 9:30 and go until around 6pm. Novices will be paired up for the day with a pro speaker to help them to improve in the style. Send an email in if you want to compete, or also if you’re happy to help out as a judge or coach.

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